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Rent Agreement Generator

Draft a standard 11-month residential rent agreement — landlord, tenant, rent, deposit and clauses — and download a ready-to-print PDF.

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The 11-Month Standard

The 11-month leave-and-licence agreement is the default residential tenancy document in India precisely because it sidesteps compulsory registration that kicks in at 12 months. It clearly sets rent, deposit, term and responsibilities between landlord and tenant.

Make It Enforceable

  • Print on state-prescribed stamp paper / e-stamp
  • Both parties sign every page
  • Two witnesses sign at the end
  • Register it if your state requires (e.g. Maharashtra)
  • Attach ID proofs of both parties

Note: this is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or commercial tenancies, have a lawyer review it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are most Indian rent agreements for 11 months?
An agreement of 12 months or more attracts compulsory registration and higher stamp duty under the Registration Act. An 11-month leave-and-licence agreement avoids mandatory registration, which is why it is the standard format across India. It can be renewed.
Is an 11-month rent agreement legally valid without registration?
It is widely used and accepted as proof of tenancy, but for stronger legal standing it should be printed on stamp paper of the value prescribed by your state and signed by both parties and two witnesses. Some states (e.g. Maharashtra) require even leave-and-licence agreements to be registered — check your state’s rule.
Does this agreement need stamp paper?
For validity, print the generated agreement on e-stamp paper of the value prescribed by your state (often a small percentage of annual rent + deposit) and have it signed by both parties and two witnesses. This tool gives you the correctly worded draft to put on stamp paper.
What clauses are included?
Term, rent and due date, security deposit, permitted use and no sub-letting, utilities, upkeep, and termination notice — the standard clauses for a residential leave-and-licence agreement. You can add custom clauses before signing.
Is my information uploaded?
No. The agreement is generated in your browser and the PDF downloads to your device. Nothing you type is sent to any server.

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